What are the requirements?
1.
KEPHIS inspection checklist for facilities (copy)
Traders are expected to comply with the requirements, and meet the standards in the checklist.
2.
Physical presence
Of the owner or appointed technical personnel.
3.
Godown facility
4.
Dry produce
E.g., tea, coffee, cereals, grains, sisal, cotton etc.
The time taken to carry out the audit depends on the go-down facility and the number of inspectors.
Attention at counter:
Min. 3h.
- Max. 5h.
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 1 day
- Max. 3 days
1.
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
Section 5
2.
The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act 319
Sections 3, 4
3.
Crops Act (2013)
Sections 6, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 40
Additional information
The inspection can be done by one or two inspectors depending on the size the farm or go-down facility.
The inspection feedback is valid for three (3) months from the date of issue.
Who certified this information ?
Faith NDUNGE, Head, Biosafety & Phytosanitary Services,
09/05/2017